Promotion-chasing Spireites squeezed through to this stage after beating Scunthtorpe United in a third round replay thanks to two extra-time goals from winger Sam Clucas.

Paul Cook’s men have led something of a charmed life in the FA Cup this season after they beat MK Dons in Round Two, despite being ordered to replay the tie by the FA after fielding an ineligble player in the original match.

But, despite Chesterfield’s tough passage in to the Fourth Round, Keogh is taking nothing for granted.

Keogh, who has been capped 15 times by the Republic of Ireland, said: “Southport pushed us all the way and Chesterfield will be no different.

“Southport came with nothing to lose, for them it was their own cup final.

“We had to work hard for the win and stay patient. Perhaps we were not at our best, but cup football is all about getting through to the next round.

“We are excited about this game and want to go through to the next round.

“Chesterfield are a good team, who play good football, and we expect them to be a threat and give us a good cup tie.

“They will be bringing a lot of fans with them and it is a great game for everyone.

“Eoin Doyle is in great form at the moment in League One and I’m looking forward to playing against him and seeing what he is all about

“They will be trying to cause an upset, but we know what to expect from them and also what to expect from us.

“The FA Cup is still important, we want to win every game we play as winning helps to breed confidence.”

Derby could give first starts to new signings Stephen Warnock and Raul Albentosa, subject to international clearance.

It will be the first time the Derbyshire sides have played a competitive match since 22nd February 1986.

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